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FM04 MFZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,308 mi
Last recorded27,308 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MFZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,697 miles

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill To Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 26,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Torn (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail In Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill To Floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 25,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight deteriation corrosion rear exhaust system

Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,893 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight deteriation corrosion rear exhaust system

Pass 9 May 2013 24,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 24,290 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 22,534 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 17,422 miles

gearchange has excessive free play

Fail 17 May 2010 17,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

gearchange has excessive free play

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 28 May 2009 15,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearchange mechanism falling apart below gear lever

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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FM04 MFZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM04 MFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM04 MFZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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